Cr{sub 2}Nb-based alloy development
Two-phase Cr-Cr{sub 2}Nb alloys (designated as CN alloys) were prepared by arc melting, followed by directional solidification, HIPping, or hot extrusion at 1450 to 1500C. The microstructure of CN alloys containing 6 to 12 at.% Nb depended strongly on alloying additions, heat treatment, and material processing. Tensile properties were sensitive to defects. Hot extrusion at 1480C was most effective in reducing as-cast defects and refining the cast Cr-Cr{sub 2}Nb eutectic structure and thus improving ductility. Beneficial alloying elements that modified the eutectic microstructure, improved oxidation resistance, or increased high-temperature strength were identified. One particular composition had a room-temperature fracture strength of 548 MPa and an ultimate tensile strength of 388 MPa, and 23% elongation at 1200C. Another CN alloy showed a fracture toughness of 7.6 MPa{radical}m at room temperature and 24.4 MPa{radical}m at 1100C. Silicide coatings applied by a pack cementation process substantially improved the oxidation resistance of the Cr-Cr{sub 2}Nb alloys at 950 and 1100C.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 95317
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9505204-7; ON: DE95014583
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 9. annual conference on fossil energy materials, Oak Ridge, TN (United States), 16-18 May 1995; Other Information: PBD: [1995]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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